Trip Planning

From the time you begin planning your trip from the comfort of your home to your last moments in the country, costarica.com is here to help.

Knowing ahead of time what to expect can make your visit more enjoyable and help avoid potential pitfalls.

We have first-hand information including driving directions to all the major locations and small towns in between, travel guides to popular (and not so popular) destinations, tips on what to bring and how to get around once you are here, and detailed facts about this beautiful country you are about to visit.

Our Travel Blogs offer a personal perspective of the many travel services offered in Costa Rica and include unique photos you won't see anywhere else.

Visa Resource Center

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Trip Planning - Travelers Info

To find out if you need a visa to enter Costa Rica, please use the "Do You Need a Visa..." box and select the type of visa you want to apply for, then select your country of citizenship, click "Go", and your visa requirements will appear on your screen.

The information in the Visa Resource Center is obtained directly from the Immigration and Naturalization Services of Costa Rica in San José, Costa Rica.

Every Friday morning at 10 a.m. CST, we contact Immigration to see if there are changes on the information. If there are changes, the information is updated promptly within 24 hours. (If Friday is a Holiday, we usually contact Immigration on Thursdays.)

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